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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.52, 35,913.76 and 14,088.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.52, 35,913.76 and 14,088.08 is: 19,441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.52 : 35,913.76 = 14,088.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.52/35,913.76 = 14,088.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.52x = 35,913.76 × 14,088.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.52x = 505,955,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,955,923.98/26,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,441.51

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